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Description

First introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass has withstood the test of time to become one of the most played and recorded instruments here at Sweetwater — and in modern music history! The great Jaco Pastorius famously removed the frets from his Jazz Bass, thus creating a new classic: the fretless Jazz Bass. The Fender Player Series Fretless Jazz Bass celebrates this heritage with upgrades that working musicians will appreciate. With its offset alder body and fast-action maple neck, this J Bass is incredibly comfortable to play and lets you pull off extremely tight runs and grooves with ease. It also delivers the legendary J Bass punch and growl, courtesy of two Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups. Get your groove on with the Fender Player Series Fretless Jazz Bass.

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Jazz Player (duplicate).

Mods and upgrades

  • Owners suggest swapping out stock pickups for American pickups to enhance tone, with some opting for LaBella flatwounds for a smoother sound.

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  • Babicz bridge upgrade offers increased sustain, clearer notes, easy action adjustment, and is notably lighter than the Leo Quan Badass II bridge.

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User experience

  • Some users prefer the passive pickup sound of the Player Jazz over active pickups, citing a more mellow, jazzy tone ideal for certain styles.

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Build quality

  • A roasted maple neck replacement is favored by some for its feel, especially after neck damage.

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  • The light color of the Pau Ferro fretboard is noted as an appealing aesthetic feature, showing less grain detail compared to darker woods.

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Features and functionality

  • The lack of gloss finish on the neck is appreciated for better playability, although opinions are mixed on the shiny fretboard.

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Comparisons

  • A user traded their Player Plus Precision for a Player Plus Jazz, finding it more versatile and satisfying for live performances.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The Pau Ferro fretboard may darken with the application of oil like lem-oil, enhancing its appearance and potentially improving playability.

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See how Andrew Huang uses Fender Jazz Player (duplicate)

Andrew Huang

Singer, Guitarist

First Of October

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"Friday vibe working out my new Fender fretless!!"

See how Eric Ingram uses Fender Jazz Player (duplicate)

Eric Ingram

Bassist

YMCMB Band

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In this Instagram photo Eric Ingram can be seen with a Fender Player Fretless Jazz Bass - Polar White with Pau Ferro Fingerboard.

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